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Boom’s XB-1 supersonic demonstrator aircraft successfully completed its second flight on August 26, showcasing significant advancements in its development. This milestone follows the aircraft’s successful inaugural flight in March. During …
Boom’s Supersonic Demonstrator Makes Second Flight Read More
Boeing has confirmed a temporary halt in flight testing of its entire 777-9 fleet following the discovery of a failed engine-related structural component. The Air Current reported on August 19 …
Boeing Halts 777-9 Flight Tests After Engine Component Failure Read More
A Cessna Citation Longitude Full Flight Simulator (FFS), manufactured by TRU Simulation + Training Inc, has received U.S. Federal Aviation Administration Level D certification and been delivered to FlightSafety International’s …
TRU Simulation Delivers Cessna Longitude FFS to FlightSafety International Read More
Air Baltic, the national airline of Latvia, and Airbus announced a significant fleet expansion with airBaltic exercising options for an additional 10 Airbus A220-300 aircraft. This move strengthens airBaltic’s commitment …
airBaltic Exercises Options for 10 More Airbus A220-300s Read More
Rolls-Royce has clinched a significant deal with Cathay Pacific for 60 Trent 7000 engines to power 30 Airbus A330-900 aircraft. This order comes alongside a comprehensive TotalCare service agreement, which …
Rolls-Royce Secures Major Deal with Cathay Pacific for Trent 7000 Engines Read More
Rolls-Royce is having a good year. The company announced it will reinstate dividends for the first time since the pandemic, a clear sign that CEO Tufan Erginbilgic’s turnaround strategy is …
Rolls-Royce Stock Soars as Profits Take Off Read More
Air New Zealand Ltd has revealed that, after careful consideration, it is abandoning its 2030 carbon emissions reduction target and will immediately withdraw from the Science Based Targets initiative (SBTi), …
Air New Zealand Scraps 2030 Carbon Emissions Reduction Target Read More
In a significant move aimed at revitalizing the aerospace giant, Boeing’s Board of Directors has appointed Robert K. “Kelly” Ortberg as the company’s new president and chief executive officer. Effective …
Kelly Ortberg Takes the Helm at Boeing Read More
Airbus and Thales are reportedly exploring a merger of their satellite operations, according to the Financial Times and Reuters. This potential deal is seen as a pivotal moment for Europe’s …
Airbus and Thales Eye Satellite Merger Read More
ARLINGTON, Va. – Flightglobal reports that Boeing has begun flight testing the 777-9 with the FAA on board, a significant step towards certification of the long-delayed widebody jet. This comes …
Boeing 777-9 Program Begins Certification Flight Testing Read More